hermanos.
@iamdavidbrothers.com
quarrel. i will back thee.
probably thinking about OutKast, Flannery O'Connor, or Steve Ditko.
"My heart beats mostly out of habit."
likes to draw when it's sketchy.
beloved.
iamdavidbrothers.com
probably thinking about OutKast, Flannery O'Connor, or Steve Ditko.
"My heart beats mostly out of habit."
likes to draw when it's sketchy.
beloved.
iamdavidbrothers.com
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hermanos.
@iamdavidbrothers.com
· Nov 11
I don't really talk about my day job cuz I believe in the separation of church and state, but I used to write about comics at 4thletter! and ComicsAlliance.
I've always been doing side projects and have a fair amount in 2024 for you.
A picture of the writer at his keyboard, and a thread of works:
I've always been doing side projects and have a fair amount in 2024 for you.
A picture of the writer at his keyboard, and a thread of works:
the last time I did a newsletter, it was about how music is used in Death Stranding 1 & 2, amongst other things. I'm still figuring out the next one, but look for it in the next week or so as I whittle down my notes.
essays.iamdavidbrothers.com/2026/01/i-am...
essays.iamdavidbrothers.com/2026/01/i-am...
i am david brothers’s newsletter 004: it’s hard to fall believing
Hello, this is the fourth I am David Brothers newsletter! I’m taking a vacation. I’m hoping to do a lot of figure drawing, practice with ink washes, finish a book a friend sent me (on p…
essays.iamdavidbrothers.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:26 AM
the last time I did a newsletter, it was about how music is used in Death Stranding 1 & 2, amongst other things. I'm still figuring out the next one, but look for it in the next week or so as I whittle down my notes.
essays.iamdavidbrothers.com/2026/01/i-am...
essays.iamdavidbrothers.com/2026/01/i-am...
open the Gates of Agony!!
January 15, 2026 at 2:10 AM
open the Gates of Agony!!
dang, Kush & OJ is still really good, 15 years later
January 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
dang, Kush & OJ is still really good, 15 years later
my main thing with video game adaptations is that they adapt the story and character designs, but always end up an inferior experience to actually playing the video game itself. A couple of those Resident Evils work because they did their own thing instead of being a worse version of the real thing.
Ryan Hurst tapped to play Kratos in Prime Video’s God of War from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
January 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM
my main thing with video game adaptations is that they adapt the story and character designs, but always end up an inferior experience to actually playing the video game itself. A couple of those Resident Evils work because they did their own thing instead of being a worse version of the real thing.
I really liked Gravity when it dropped. Cool to see a look back at it, especially one that spins up into the vagaries of creating new characters today.
Oh also, Gravity is our comic of the week over on Shelfdust! shelfdust.com/2026/01/14/a...
Big day already, it's not even 11am yet, yeesh
Big day already, it's not even 11am yet, yeesh
Another Law of Gravity: Creating “The Next Spider-Man”
By Tim Stevens I’ve spent considerable time in and around Higher Ed. First, as a high schooler, I was involved in a program that took a group of us to Trinity College about once a month. (It is per…
shelfdust.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:49 AM
I really liked Gravity when it dropped. Cool to see a look back at it, especially one that spins up into the vagaries of creating new characters today.
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Oh also, Gravity is our comic of the week over on Shelfdust! shelfdust.com/2026/01/14/a...
Big day already, it's not even 11am yet, yeesh
Big day already, it's not even 11am yet, yeesh
Another Law of Gravity: Creating “The Next Spider-Man”
By Tim Stevens I’ve spent considerable time in and around Higher Ed. First, as a high schooler, I was involved in a program that took a group of us to Trinity College about once a month. (It is per…
shelfdust.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Oh also, Gravity is our comic of the week over on Shelfdust! shelfdust.com/2026/01/14/a...
Big day already, it's not even 11am yet, yeesh
Big day already, it's not even 11am yet, yeesh
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Zeroes of Wrestling Episode 34: Van Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em. My good buddy Bob returns and we talk about the worst-rated matches from Great American Bash 98, King of the Ring 98, Bash at the Beach 98, Fully Loaded 98, and Heat Wave 98. Yes, it's time for Rodman/Malone! redcircle.com/shows/72de19...
Episode 34: Van Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em
Listen to Zeroes of Wrestling on RedCircle
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January 14, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Zeroes of Wrestling Episode 34: Van Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em. My good buddy Bob returns and we talk about the worst-rated matches from Great American Bash 98, King of the Ring 98, Bash at the Beach 98, Fully Loaded 98, and Heat Wave 98. Yes, it's time for Rodman/Malone! redcircle.com/shows/72de19...
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Fan Expo Portland is this weekend, January 16-18! Steve Lieber, John Burkett, and Jeff Parker are featured guests. Keep track of all our appearances, or reach out about having our artists at your event, at our appearances page. @jeffparker.bsky.social helioscopepdx.com/appearances
#pdxcomics
#pdxcomics
Appearances — Helioscope
Comics conventions, readings, shop signings, gallery exhibits, and other pubic appearances by Helioscope’s artists and writers.
helioscopepdx.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Fan Expo Portland is this weekend, January 16-18! Steve Lieber, John Burkett, and Jeff Parker are featured guests. Keep track of all our appearances, or reach out about having our artists at your event, at our appearances page. @jeffparker.bsky.social helioscopepdx.com/appearances
#pdxcomics
#pdxcomics
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Any tips for getting rid of stems on tapered lines? It's been an issue before but I don't normally use tapered brushes.
The Lady Nezumi plugin seems helpful but I'm on OSX so unfortunately it isn't an option.
The Lady Nezumi plugin seems helpful but I'm on OSX so unfortunately it isn't an option.
January 14, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Any tips for getting rid of stems on tapered lines? It's been an issue before but I don't normally use tapered brushes.
The Lady Nezumi plugin seems helpful but I'm on OSX so unfortunately it isn't an option.
The Lady Nezumi plugin seems helpful but I'm on OSX so unfortunately it isn't an option.
for years, my position on Childish Gambino was that, for a rapper, he was a great stand-up comedian. then Because the Internet, "Telegraph Ave," and "3005" hit. I was trapped.
I like his Kauai EP, especially this joint where he doesn't quite nail the falsetto:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBEv...
I like his Kauai EP, especially this joint where he doesn't quite nail the falsetto:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBEv...
Retro (Rough)
YouTube video by Childish Gambino - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:17 PM
for years, my position on Childish Gambino was that, for a rapper, he was a great stand-up comedian. then Because the Internet, "Telegraph Ave," and "3005" hit. I was trapped.
I like his Kauai EP, especially this joint where he doesn't quite nail the falsetto:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBEv...
I like his Kauai EP, especially this joint where he doesn't quite nail the falsetto:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBEv...
years ago now, like pre-2010 probably, there was a post on PopCultureShock (RIP) from a gay guy who went to Yaoi-con and (to my memory, it's been ages) was similarly surprised at how he was received and then objectified during that experience.
I wish the site was still up, I'd like to read it again.
I wish the site was still up, I'd like to read it again.
January 13, 2026 at 11:27 AM
years ago now, like pre-2010 probably, there was a post on PopCultureShock (RIP) from a gay guy who went to Yaoi-con and (to my memory, it's been ages) was similarly surprised at how he was received and then objectified during that experience.
I wish the site was still up, I'd like to read it again.
I wish the site was still up, I'd like to read it again.
the Grand Lake is my theater. for several days of the week and every weekend, you can see a bunch of people, mostly older folks, protesting. it's good.
Crowds turned out to Splash Pad Park on Sunday, joining similar demonstrations across the U.S.
Photos: Oakland protests ICE raids and killing of Renee Good
Crowds turned out to Splash Pad Park on Sunday, joining similar demonstrations across the U.S.
oaklandside.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:52 AM
the Grand Lake is my theater. for several days of the week and every weekend, you can see a bunch of people, mostly older folks, protesting. it's good.
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One member of the criminal gang lights up a cigarette, takes a drag or two then hands it to their partner who does the same.
That one always hits. They're not lovers or maybe not even friends, but bound together all the same.
That one always hits. They're not lovers or maybe not even friends, but bound together all the same.
This is a favorite question to ask. Favorite little moment of kindness in a movie? I'm thinking of Tim Blake Nelson leaving money on the sill after they steal a pie in O Brother.
January 12, 2026 at 10:47 PM
One member of the criminal gang lights up a cigarette, takes a drag or two then hands it to their partner who does the same.
That one always hits. They're not lovers or maybe not even friends, but bound together all the same.
That one always hits. They're not lovers or maybe not even friends, but bound together all the same.
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Issue 3 of The Comics Courier, a newspaper about comic books, is available to buy now!
Featuring an essay I wrote about how comics are too obsessed by comics and should maybe go read some Virginia Woolf for a change, or something: ko-fi.com/s/9a9a26881c
Featuring an essay I wrote about how comics are too obsessed by comics and should maybe go read some Virginia Woolf for a change, or something: ko-fi.com/s/9a9a26881c
Print Copy of The Comics Courier Issue 3 - The Comics Courier's Ko-fi Shop
A print newspaper format journal of comics criticism featuring the writing of Susana Polo, Jeremy Dauber, Sara Century, Claire Napier, Zack Deane, Ka...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Issue 3 of The Comics Courier, a newspaper about comic books, is available to buy now!
Featuring an essay I wrote about how comics are too obsessed by comics and should maybe go read some Virginia Woolf for a change, or something: ko-fi.com/s/9a9a26881c
Featuring an essay I wrote about how comics are too obsessed by comics and should maybe go read some Virginia Woolf for a change, or something: ko-fi.com/s/9a9a26881c
this is a super funny thing to do when you've got an open case that does not look good
David Duong hit the red carpet on Saturday to promote a movie about his family’s escape from communist Vietnam and rise as Bay Area recycling moguls. But moviegoers hoping for new details about Duong’s looming criminal prosecution will be disappointed.
Oakland recycling CEO indicted with Sheng Thao tells his life story in new film, 'The King of Trash'
David Duong hit the red carpet on Saturday to promote a movie about his family’s escape from communist Vietnam and rise as Bay Area recycling moguls. But moviegoers hoping for new details about Duong’s looming criminal prosecution will be disappointed.
oaklandside.org
January 12, 2026 at 8:36 PM
this is a super funny thing to do when you've got an open case that does not look good
this game is always fun. I think one of the earlier Burnouts was my fave (3?) but this one? More than fits the bill.
January 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM
this game is always fun. I think one of the earlier Burnouts was my fave (3?) but this one? More than fits the bill.
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This would be really helpful to me at the moment. Walz can help me this way, but you could help me with this link: www.gofundme.com/f/help-abby-...
January 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This would be really helpful to me at the moment. Walz can help me this way, but you could help me with this link: www.gofundme.com/f/help-abby-...
Crying Freeman in a nutshell:
youtube.com/shorts/tZYt4...
youtube.com/shorts/tZYt4...
His shoes wack!
YouTube video by Mcmanwich
youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Crying Freeman in a nutshell:
youtube.com/shorts/tZYt4...
youtube.com/shorts/tZYt4...
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If you are a bizarre sexy drawing artist as your career, your posthumous graphic novel absolutely needs to be a densely-researched nonfiction historical biographical comic. Do it for the bit
LET THEM FIND A STACK OF BIZARRE SEXY DRAWINGS IN YOUR DESK DRAWER WHEN YOU DIE
January 11, 2026 at 11:33 PM
If you are a bizarre sexy drawing artist as your career, your posthumous graphic novel absolutely needs to be a densely-researched nonfiction historical biographical comic. Do it for the bit
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get yer papes!
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January 11, 2026 at 6:48 PM
get yer papes!
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Always a treat seeing Katsuya Terada sketch in person.
January 11, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Always a treat seeing Katsuya Terada sketch in person.
"I wear some Gucci to your mama's house, just to leave it there"
January 10, 2026 at 9:33 AM
"I wear some Gucci to your mama's house, just to leave it there"
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He's talked in interviews about not being a sci fi person, but he did a lot of sci fi shows and films because that's where the animation industry was at the time. He didn't think his interests were commercial enough. If you look at Tomino's other series, you see the lack of Yas's influence in them.
January 10, 2026 at 1:52 AM
He's talked in interviews about not being a sci fi person, but he did a lot of sci fi shows and films because that's where the animation industry was at the time. He didn't think his interests were commercial enough. If you look at Tomino's other series, you see the lack of Yas's influence in them.
Halcyon Realms has been an excellent tastemaker and gateway to new art for years now. must-reading, especially if you need some inspiration halcyonrealms.com/books/2025-a...
2025 Art Books Review List ( 64 Total ) - Halcyon Realms - Art Book Reviews - Anime, Manga, Film, Photography
2025 Art Books Review List ( 64 Total )
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January 10, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Halcyon Realms has been an excellent tastemaker and gateway to new art for years now. must-reading, especially if you need some inspiration halcyonrealms.com/books/2025-a...
This is one of the best genres of tweet. Sports are so good!!
Ok I just saw what I think was a lot of sports-related swearing. What was that?
January 10, 2026 at 4:52 AM
This is one of the best genres of tweet. Sports are so good!!